African Changemaker

Esther Mwaniki

Esther is a Kenyan leadership development expert passionate about shaping the next generation of African leaders

She is the Founder of Lapid Leaders Africa, a leading organization that aims to ignite prowess in the next generation of African leaders, enabling them to reimagine the possible. The Pan-African platform is on a mission to build a community of value-driven young leaders dedicated to being solution providers and change-makers across the African continent.

Lapid Leaders Africa delivers an outstanding experience that provides world-class leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship education to Africa’s exceptional young talent. Through Lapid Leaders Africa, Esther has helped to shape and inspire the next generation of African leaders. Her efforts have earned her global recognition, having previously been listed as an African Women in Public Service Fellowship by the Oprah Winfrey Foundation.

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